Spark CEO Jolie Hodson defends bonus, analysts deliver mixed views on result
Craigs’ analyst, Wade Gardiner, said while core operating profit was down on last year, “earnings appear to have…
Flood-risk homes defy analysts’ expectations, gain value faster than unaffected properties
But buyers and those in the property industry said flood risk was just one of many factors to…
Air NZ can take the hits, ForBarr says after ominous loss warning
Air New Zealand lost $40m after tax in the first half of this financial year, which ended two…
Xero boss takes $19m haircut on lower share price but analysts upbeat on company’s future
That’s where its shares were trading before it bought US-Israeli company Melio midway through last year. In a…
Energy expert warns Thailand faces diesel shortage within two months
Of the 500,000-barrel quota from the Middle East, he said half could still be loaded via Fujairah, which…
Air New Zealand risks extra $4m-$5m cost per day from war-driven jet fuel spike, analysts warn
The spread is frequently volatile but for most of the past decade was below US$10 ($17). The analysts…
NZ market rises as outlooks surprise – Market close
Shane Solly, portfolio manager with Harbour Asset Management, said the reporting season is coming to an end and…
Fletcher Building construction sale to Vinci: What it means for dividends and debt
“The sale of Fletcher Construction is a significant step forward in delivering that strategy, while continuing the work…
Allies tepid on Trump ‘peace board’ with $1.7b permanent member fee
“It raises major questions, particularly regarding respect for the principles and structure of the United Nations, which under…
All that glitters: New Zealand’s luxury market ready to shine in 2026
Auckland’s Queen St is home to Partridge’s, Tiffany & Co, Prada, Dior, Louis Vuitton, BVLGARI, Gucci and Swarovski.…
Top broker stock picks for 2026: The NZX companies analysts back to recover
The rules tighten the criteria from the 2025 Broker Picks, which allowed brokers to choose more international stocks.…
Fonterra milk price outlook under pressure as global supply jumps
“The story is actually bigger than New Zealand,“ Stu Davison, senior manager of global insights at Chicago-based HighGround…